Scientists Warn GE Insects Could Be Easily Weaponized

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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 23, 2018. Genetic engineering (GE) is being used in myriad ways these days, despite the fact we know very little about the long-term ramifications of such meddling in the natural order. For example, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an arm of … Read more

Standard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients

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By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by disrupted breathing during sleep. An initial screening tool might be an overnight … Read more

Help for the Often Misdiagnosed Condition TMD

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May 24, 2023 – Dental pain is the worst. It can come seemingly out of nowhere and interfere with eating, drinking, and everyday activities. But what happens when the pain is not necessarily in your teeth but, rather, around your face, jaw, and neck?  Shane G., a 40-year-old finance manager based in Austin, TX, is … Read more

Less Invasive Procedure for ‘Leaky’ Heart Valves Proves Successful

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By Alan Mozes  HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When one of the heart’s valves springs a big leak, that can spell big trouble. The good news: The condition, known as degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR), is treatable using a minimally invasive intervention known as TEER (transcatheter edge-to-edge repair), a procedure that involves … Read more

Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Cause Hair Loss?

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May 24, 2023 — Should you be concerned about hair loss when taking Mounjaro, Ozempic, or Wegovy for weight loss  — as was recently claimed by some people on social media and reported in news stories? The consensus among dermatologists and endocrinologists WebMD contacted is no. It’s up to the individual to weigh the benefits of treating … Read more

ADHD in Young Adults

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For most of Zach’s school years, he struggled with procrastination and had a hard time getting organized. People would often tell him that he needed to manage his time better or find systems that would help handle his schedule. But those suggestions never seemed to solve the problem. So he wasn’t surprised when he was … Read more